The "We Don't Do Mainstream" Film Group

This group allows people the opportunity to meet, watch, discuss, and learn more about film. We watch foreign films, independent films, and classic cinema. But, as the name implies, We Don't Do Mainstream! X-(

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A SEPARATION
- Fri Feb 17
  6:45 PM
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"A Separation" is an Iranian drama (written and directed by Asghar Farhadi) that won for Best Foreign Language film at this year's Golden Globes, and is nominated for... Learn more

Hosted by: Roger (Organizer)

Recent Meetups

January 24 at 6:30 PM, 10 filmers attended
Cafe de Flore
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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To me, this was an intriguing little film with some great performances -- particularly by Marin Gerrier as Laurent, the young boy with Do ...

—Roger

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I enjoyed the movie and the discussion afterwards very much.

—Faith
January 4 at 6:30 PM, 14 filmers attended
TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY
They rated it 4.506 (6 ratings)

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"Tinker Tailor" has the look and feel of a classic Cold War espionage film, which I think is a tribute to the filmmakers’ skill ...

—Roger

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I did snooze because I found the movie slow. However, the cinematography is brilliant and the details in production design impressive. ...

—bernies
December 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM, 13 filmers attended
THE ARTIST
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

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The Artist was beautiful and much more upbeat and less dark than I thought it would be. ...

—Henrieta

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Excellent film! Sorry I couldn't stay for the discussion afterwards.

—Dan Cooperstock
November 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM, 12 filmers attended
Melancholia
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

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This was the perfect kind of movie for a WDDM event. ...

—Roger

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Melancholia is a haunting movie, visually beautiful, disturbing in its themes and undercurrents. A von Trier masterpiece, likely. ...

—Brenda
October 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM, 12 filmers attended
Silent film: Cat and the Canary
They rated it 5.006 (6 ratings)

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This was an entertaining and interesting movie. I was quite impressed with the thoughful, fun and intelligent discussion afterwards. ...

—Brian

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Love these silents: less talk, more rock.

—Pi

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Donald Simmons started Vote for the Silver Lena's!
Yesterday at 2:37 PM

"My friends have their own movie awards, the Silver Lena's (named after a movie buff friend Lena Frisen) and everyone is encouraged to vote!..."

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Donald Simmons started Science on Film - Vertigo at the Lightbox, Feb. 22nd
Friday at 1:56 PM

"The TIFF Lightbox is running a monthly series called Science on Film, where Jay Ingram interviews an expert on a topic related to the film they are showing...."

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Donald Simmons started Andrei Tarkovsky's "Stalker"- Sat. the 21st at 3 PM
January 13 at 11:16 PM

"Hi all. The Lightbox is running a series of Cold War era Soviet and Eastern Europe SF films called, appropriately enough, "Attack the Bloc". On Saturday the 21st they are showing Andrei Tarkovsky's "Stalker"...."

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Roger started The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo x 2
January 10 at 7:00 PM

"I was a big fan of the original Swedish version of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”, but have yet to see the David Fincher remake that’s playing in theatres now – less than two years after the original was showing. Has anyone seen both?..."

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Donald Simmons replied to I MET A MAN FROM BURMA
December 20, 2011 at 3:17 PM

"Thanks for the info Roger, I may go to this."
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Roger started I MET A MAN FROM BURMA
December 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM

"Hi everyone, I just wanted to draw your attention to the Toronto premiere of "I Met a Man from Burma" which takes place this Thursday, December 22nd...."

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Roger replied to Free Japanese Films - Final two days
December 9, 2011 at 7:45 PM

"Thanks Donald. Yes, I agree completely about "Shindo" -- very enjoyable film to watch, especially for those who like classical music...."
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RW replied to Very long movies
December 9, 2011 at 1:10 PM

"The longest film I've ever watched was Bela Tarr's Satantango - just over seven hours...."
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Donald Simmons started Free Japanese Films - Final two days
December 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM

"Thanks to everyone who came out last night for the free showing of "Shindo". It was a really enjoyable film with some great characters and wonderful use of classical music...."

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Andy started Shame
December 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM

"Steve McQueen's second film (after his magnificent debut "Hunger") is out these days, both screenings were sold out at TIFF, but there was a free screening at CINSSU's Innis Hall last Thursday and while it wasn't anything like Hunger, it's a really..."

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